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The 88% matric pass rate is not the truth
Professor Jonathan Jansen expresses disappointment with the 88% national matric pass rate, describing the results as meaningless.
SUNDAY, 18 JANUARY 2026, 14:54

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Professor Jonathan Jansen expresses disappointment with the 88% national matric pass rate, describing the results as meaningless.

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British number one Emma Raducanu overcomes a shaky start to sail past Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew in the Australian Open first round.

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Pundits discussing Man Utd “can talk on the television” but “no-one says anything” to your face, according to defender Lisandro Martinez.

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A national disaster has been declared after the recent severe weather events that have led to floods and a loss of lives.

South Africa
Repair costs for damages caused in the Mpumalanga and Limpopo floods stand in the billions

South Africa
Park authorities put restrictions in place following the heavy rains.
South Africa
Eskom recovery continues unabated
Eskom’s Generation Recovery Plan continues to yield results as the power system remains stable with more than 245 days without the implementation of load shedding.
“Eskom’s power system remains stable, continuing to support economic activity in the country. South Africa returned this week from the holiday break to a structurally stronger system...

South Africa
Police spokesperson Hlulani Mashaba says two of the incidents happened outside Thohoyandou

World
The ousting of Venezuela’s president raised hopes of change — but the politician now controlling the streets shows how little has really shifted.

World
Heavy rain did not dampen a man’s spirits as he decided to take a dive into a flooded Sydney golf course.

World
“I love the love in Africa. The energy here is crazy,” he says on his maiden tour of the continent.

World
Twenty-two years before the Swiss ski resort fire, Gina escaped a near-identical disaster. Would you know what to do if it happened to you?

Africa
Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

Africa
President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries “fake results”.

Africa
President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

Africa
Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.

Business
With WhatsApp extensively used across South Africa, users are urged to exercise caution when dealing with sensitive information.

Business
Trump’s volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.

Business
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is set to roll out major changes for South Africa’s largest diesel users.
Business

Politics
ActionSA claims that the same suspect laid a false charge of assault against Khumalo

Politics
Mbeki reminds veterans of their role in liberating South Africa .

Politics
Mbalula says ANC’s January 8th Statement focused on addressing problems of failing municipalities.

Politics
He was speaking at the Veterans’ inaugural conference in Bloemfontein.

Sport
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen struggles to hold back tears, as he reacts to their loss to the Denver Broncos in the NFL play-offs divisional round.

Sport
Former Crystal Palace forward Michael Olise comes off the bench to grab a goal and three assists to help Bayern Munich fight back and beat RB Leipzig 5-1 at the Red Bull Arena.

Sport
Shane Lowry fins the water on the 18th hole as he missed out on the Dubai Invitational title to Nacho Elvira in a dramatic final round.

Sport
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says there is “something lacking” about his side after they draw 1-1 with Burnley.
Education
The United States is broken, but not in every way.
Education
Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, appointed new board members at three state schools, hours after she was sworn in as Virginia’s first female governor.
Education
Even as some instructors remain fervently opposed to chatbots, other writing and English professors are trying to improve them.
Education
A federal prosecutor apologized this week, saying an ICE officer made a “mistake” in deporting Any Lucia López Belloza, a college freshman in Massachusetts, to Honduras.

Lifestyle
Cassper Nyovest has seemingly unfollowed his wife Pulane Phoolo, who has now struck up a friendship with his ex, Thobeka Majozi…

Lifestyle
COSATU has voiced strong support for Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s call to amend legislation governing drunken driving.

Lifestyle
There is ‘no immediate concern’ and no need for water restrictions in Cape Town this summer, confirms city official …

Lifestyle
The mother of Reeva Steenkamp – who was murdered by Oscar Pistorius – has shown positive progress after a devastating diagnosis last year.

Entertainment
Ramaphosa gave an order to Defence Minister Angie Motshekga to ensure Iran withdraws from the week long “Will for Peace 2026.”

Entertainment
The vehicle the MEC was travelling in was swept away by floodwaters in Chokwé, southern Mozambique.

Entertainment
Your retirement products can make a notable financial difference in the lives of your loved ones when you pass away.
Entertainment
Science/Tech
European satellite operator Eutelsat “plans to launch 440 Airbus-built LEO satellites in the coming years to replenish and expand its constellation,” Reuters reported Friday. And last week America’s Federal Communications Commission approved SpaceX’s request to deploy another 7,500 Starlink satellites, while Starlink “projects it will eventually have a constellation of 34,000 satellites,”...

Science/Tech
Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and Microsoft, arguing their profits stem from his early funding and support.

Science/Tech
We tested the best electric bikes in every category, from commuters and mountain bikes to foldables and cruisers.

Science/Tech
Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These WIRED-tested smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker.

Motoring
The recently concluded festive season was South Africa’s least deadly in years.

Motoring
A Chinese vacuum cleaner company unveiled its very own supercar at CES 2026.

Motoring
With back-to-school in full swing, parents have been told to ensure safe commutes.

Motoring
Chery is gearing up to launch a new car brand in South Africa.
Health
Two regulatory rollbacks, along with a new A.I. experiment in Medicare, raise some worrisome questions.
Health
The review looked at more than three dozen studies and found no evidence that acetaminophen increased the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.

Health
Complex podcast host and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson joins What’s Up Docs? to talk about how we think about willpower.
Health
Federal officials working on the new dietary guidelines had considered limiting men to one drink daily. The final advice was only that everyone should drink less.